Mark Spoonauer
Mark Spoonauer is the global editor in chief of Tom's Guide and has covered technology for over 20 years. He oversees the direction of Tom's Guide and leads a team of over 25 journalists to bring you our expert buying guides, reviews, news, how-to articles, deals and other coverage.
Mark has a passion for covering all things mobile, having reviewed dozens of smartphones and other gadgets. He enjoys testing the top mobile devices and putting them up against each other in our in-depth face-offs. He also works hand in hand with our editors and testing team to continually improve how we evaluate products.
Having led Tom's Guide since 2013, Mark has focused on growing the core tech coverage of the site while also expanding into new areas, such as entertainment, fitness and home, recruiting talented writers and editors to help our readers figure out what to buy and how to get the most out of the products and services they use every day.
Mark has spoken at key industry events and appears regularly on TV to discuss the latest trends, including Cheddar, Fox 5, Fox Business and other outlets. Mark was previously editor in chief of Laptop Mag, and his work has appeared in Wired, Popular Science and Inc. Follow him on Twitter at @mspoonauer.
Latest articles by Mark Spoonauer
![iPad 2022 with Magic Keyboard Folio and Apple Pencil](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Lvm853NYUZdbku7hKpa8YB-320-80.jpg)
Apple iPad (10th gen) review
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPad (10th gen) offers a bigger display, more power and a better keyboard along with great battery life, but the price is steep and the Apple Pencil 1 is awkward.
![Unofficial renders of the iPhone SE 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z8gdNppXTTb2VYquyi2KWf-320-80.jpg)
iPhone SE 4 — all the rumors and what we want to see
By Philip Michaels last updated
Apple could have another iPhone SE with a new look in the pipeline. Here's what we've heard so far about iPhone SE 4 rumors.
![Galaxy Z Fold 6 shown open on a table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w97M5jZqNVx9gekuEmsWtg-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review: Buy or skip?
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
A lighter, thinner design and powerful AI features make this a strong foldable despite the price hike
![Galaxy Z Fold 6 shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5SGkLKkvqyQgdjehHFGRYf-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 battery life tested — I've got some bad news
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 offers solid endurance in the Tom's Guide battery life test, but it's not the leap we were hoping for.
![Galaxy Z Fold 6 shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5SGkLKkvqyQgdjehHFGRYf-320-80.jpg)
I've been testing the Galaxy Z Fold 6 for a week — and this AI feature blew me away
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 lets you use Sketch to Image to completely transform your photos. And it's super impressive.
![Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Invite with Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Z Fold 6](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GfX8b3rmu3GgJNCt9U4WJJ-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked News: Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Watch Ultra and more
By Philip Michaels, Mark Spoonauer last updated
Meet the latest Samsung foldable phones and wearables
![Apple Vision Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jmpKvcbD4evm24mM4AUG97-320-80.jpg)
Apple Vision Pro review: A revolution in progress
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Pricey and far from perfect, but still a revolution
![iPhone 16 prototypes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nvFJS8JLoSRCXxbdehohm4-320-80.jpg)
Forget iPhone 16 Pro — why the iPhone 16 will be the one to get this year
By Mark Spoonauer published
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus upgrades may be enough to skip the iPhone 16 Pro series. Here's why.
![Motorola Razr V3 next to Motorola Razr Plus 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tstCw6CwrGTobrCk6jwLT-320-80.jpg)
Motorola Razr 2024 — 20 years later, is the flip phone cool again?
By Mark Spoonauer published
I interview Ruben Castano, VP of customer experience and design, and Maria Jose Martin, director of North America marketing, to see what sets the new Razr and Razr Plus apart from the competition.
![MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro — comparison shot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DnUiE6MFp6k6suUAyhe7DG-320-80.jpg)
MacBook Air vs Pro: Which should you buy?
By Alex Wawro, Mark Spoonauer, Dave Meikleham last updated
Which MacBook is best for you: the Air or the Pro? Here's how to choose which one to buy.
![Motorola Razr Plus 2024 cover display](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5SHHcpwoXovMycM9nAyaNm-320-80.jpg)
The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 could blow away Galaxy Z Flip 6 — here's why
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The race for best flip foldable phone could already be over as the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 puts Samsung's new foldable on notice.
![Avengers: Endgame Thanos snap scene, Frodo from Lord of the Rings and Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EYirSXLphho7BAAeRMoLhf-320-80.jpg)
13 best movie moments of all time — here’s our favorites
By Dave Meikleham last updated
We're hugely passionate about cinema here at Tom's Guide, and some of our team have broken down the movie moments that mean the most to them.
![iPhone 15 Pro Max shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NsU3dBMcmFKVahLYMa3f2B-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 15 Pro Max review
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
A stronger and lighter titanium design, more powerful zoom, blazing A17 Pro chip and smart Action button add up to a near perfect iPhone. But the charging could be faster and digital zoom better.
![iPhone 16 prototypes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nvFJS8JLoSRCXxbdehohm4-320-80.jpg)
Forget iPhone 15 — 7 biggest reasons to wait for iPhone 16
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 15 is a great phone, but I would skip Apple's current phone for the iPhone 16, based on all of these rumored upgrades.
![LG StanbyMeGo, Twelve South AirFly Pro, PhiGolf 2, Ninja Cooler and Sonos Ace headphones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XiZRmhmBRkHyf7i8SCHWTN-320-80.jpg)
I test gadgets for a living and these are the best Father's Day gifts you can still get
By Mark Spoonauer published
My favorite Father's Day gifts include a card that can track your wallet, an awesome golf simulator and a TV that travels in a briefcase.
![iphone 13 from the back](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kWcJaVDKbrd548xLhKfWcc-320-80.jpg)
Apple iPhone 13 review
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 13’s brighter display, longer battery life and powerful cameras make it the best iPhone value at its reduced price.
![macOS Sequoia iPhone Mirroring feature](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PhQ7HFaUsDrTwoTm3G3wSe-320-80.jpg)
macOS Sequoia — 7 things you need to know about iPhone Mirroring
By Mark Spoonauer published
macOS Sequoia supports iPhone screen mirroring on your Mac for the first time. Here's what you can do with it.
![iPhone 14 held in hand showing home screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5nWmUHcEj7XVQqAfqKZb4E-320-80.jpg)
Apple iPhone 14 review: Everything you need to know
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 14 is the best iPhone value and offers improved cameras and performance, but it’s not much of a leap from the iPhone 13.
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iOS 18 — my 9 favorite new features that have nothing to do with Apple Intelligence
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
iOS 18 has a lot of powerful AI features that are limited to the iPhone 15 Pro but there's still a ton of great upgrades everyone can enjoy.
![ios 18](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Cj8Zfko4fqnTr4r6uprNsk-320-80.jpg)
7 biggest iOS 18 features expected to be announced at WWDC 2024
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
As exciting as a new iPhone can be, iOS 18 looks like a much bigger deal because of all of the AI features Apple is adding to millions of existing iPhones.
![Tim Cook on stage at WWDC 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wVvWUDW8TJ4zuvuugMk32a-320-80.jpg)
WWDC 2024 should kick off huge Apple and OpenAI partnership — here's how it could transform your iPhone
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
An Apple and OpenAI deal looks imminent for bringing ChatGPT to the iPhone with iOS 18. Here's how AI could change everything.
![Surface Pro 11 with keyboard detached](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ne6XFVj6LtaVWjZNohAzLN-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 release date, specs, price and latest news
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Surface Pro 11 promises to take 2-in-1 laptops to the next level with Snapdragon X power, an optional OLED display and redesigned keyboard.
![Rabbit R1](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5DVt7dYrCviMxkZCrqUuuM-320-80.jpg)
The truth about the Rabbit R1 — your questions answered about the AI gadget
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
We asked you what you wanted to know about the Rabbit R1. Here's the answers to all your questions.